With Simpson back, and Ponder getting more used to delivering the ball to Peterson in space (e.g. including him in the short passing game, I'm guessing that Harvin and Rudolph's touches will decline. But, that will be fine with me, if Simpson turns into a reliable and very capable deep threat._________________http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9633/av5e.jpg

With Simpson back, and Ponder getting more used to delivering the ball to Peterson in space (e.g. including him in the short passing game, I'm guessing that Harvin and Rudolph's touches will decline. But, that will be fine with me, if Simpson turns into a reliable and very capable deep threat.

I dont agree that Harvins stats (throws to) should decline with Simpson on board. You dont reduce your #1, when a #2 enters the lineup.

Jenkins/Devin (#3/#4) throws to should be declined by 50%, and be directed towards Simpson

He may well break 120 catches for the year, and deservedly so. The question of the year -- How does that translate to the Vikings winning ballgames?

In the end, if Percy contributes at the rate he is and Adrian continues to amaze us -- oh, and Ponder and Rudolph kinda chip in, this offense will win a few. Stats wise, they might even make Percy a rich guy this off-season.

With Simpson back, and Ponder getting more used to delivering the ball to Peterson in space (e.g. including him in the short passing game, I'm guessing that Harvin and Rudolph's touches will decline. But, that will be fine with me, if Simpson turns into a reliable and very capable deep threat.

I dont agree that Harvins stats (throws to) should decline with Simpson on board. You dont reduce your #1, when a #2 enters the lineup.

Jenkins/Devin (#3/#4) throws to should be declined by 50%, and be directed towards Simpson

Throwing
40% Harvin
20% Simpson
20% Kyle
15% Jenkins/Devin
5% Other

Bingo. Harvin should continue to be prioritized above all others in the passing game. I also do not expect a dramatic drop in his numbers. But I do believe Simpson should begin to open things up for this offense and allow Ponder to sling it downfield more (something I would really like to see)._________________
Peppers90 on the sig.

With Simpson back, and Ponder getting more used to delivering the ball to Peterson in space (e.g. including him in the short passing game, I'm guessing that Harvin and Rudolph's touches will decline. But, that will be fine with me, if Simpson turns into a reliable and very capable deep threat.

I dont agree that Harvins stats (throws to) should decline with Simpson on board. You dont reduce your #1, when a #2 enters the lineup.

Jenkins/Devin (#3/#4) throws to should be declined by 50%, and be directed towards Simpson

Throwing
40% Harvin
20% Simpson
20% Kyle
15% Jenkins/Devin
5% Other

Bingo. Harvin should continue to be prioritized above all others in the passing game. I also do not expect a dramatic drop in his numbers. But I do believe Simpson should begin to open things up for this offense and allow Ponder to sling it downfield more (something I would really like to see).

Hopefully his touches doesnt lower because the offense scores for MORE touches in general _________________XBL/PSN: Chainedsniper

With Simpson back, and Ponder getting more used to delivering the ball to Peterson in space (e.g. including him in the short passing game, I'm guessing that Harvin and Rudolph's touches will decline. But, that will be fine with me, if Simpson turns into a reliable and very capable deep threat.

I dont agree that Harvins stats (throws to) should decline with Simpson on board. You dont reduce your #1, when a #2 enters the lineup.

Jenkins/Devin (#3/#4) throws to should be declined by 50%, and be directed towards Simpson

Throwing
40% Harvin
20% Simpson
20% Kyle
15% Jenkins/Devin
5% Other

And that is the great thing about Simpson's return!

In Ponder's 13.25 games of playing time, Harvin has 91 receptions. That averages out to 6.87 receptions per game. Over a 16 game season, it's 109.89 catches.

If anything, I think Simpson could even open up more things for Percy because it will allow Musgrave to use him more creatively._________________

Bingo. Harvin should continue to be prioritized above all others in the passing game. I also do not expect a dramatic drop in his numbers. But I do believe Simpson should begin to open things up for this offense and allow Ponder to sling it downfield more (something I would really like to see).

Hopefully his touches doesnt lower because the offense scores for MORE touches in general

That's the plan! I really have high hopes for Simpson. I liked him a lot coming out of college, too. He didn't get much hype, hailing from small Coastal Carolina, but he's always had the game. Consistency has been an issue for him but who knows, maybe having a larger, more defined role in our offense (as opposed to his role in Cincy's) will pay dividends._________________
Peppers90 on the sig.

With Simpson back, and Ponder getting more used to delivering the ball to Peterson in space (e.g. including him in the short passing game, I'm guessing that Harvin and Rudolph's touches will decline. But, that will be fine with me, if Simpson turns into a reliable and very capable deep threat.

I dont agree that Harvins stats (throws to) should decline with Simpson on board. You dont reduce your #1, when a #2 enters the lineup.

Jenkins/Devin (#3/#4) throws to should be declined by 50%, and be directed towards Simpson

Throwing
40% Harvin
20% Simpson
20% Kyle
15% Jenkins/Devin
5% Other

And that is the great thing about Simpson's return!

In Ponder's 13.25 games of playing time, Harvin has 91 receptions. That averages out to 6.87 receptions per game. Over a 16 game season, it's 109.89 catches.

If anything, I think Simpson could even open up more things for Percy because it will allow Musgrave to use him more creatively.

IS the .89 catch similar to the Tate's catch this MNF?_________________XBL/PSN: Chainedsniper